Nyamuh still hopeful Vihiga can defend KWPL title

Vihiga Queens head coach Boniface Nyamuhnyamu believes that they still have a chance to defend their Kenyan Women Premier League (KWPL) title.

His comments follows Saturday's 1-0 win over newbies Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 at Mumboha Grounds, thanks to Emily Moranga 25th minute goal.

The win improved their second position on the log with 37 points, nine behind the leaders Kenya Police Bullets as Ulinzi Starlets, Kibera Soccer Ladies and Wadadia wrap up top five with 32, 27 and 20 points respectively.

The experienced coach feels all is not lost, although Police are in a prime position to clinch their maiden title going by the statistics so far.

“A win against Madira was very vital, considering our aim to win all the remaining matches this season. Mathematically we believe we have a chance to defend our title and this will happen if we win all our remaining matches including the two in hand.

"Police are ahead of us with a difference of nine points but we are not scared at all, if they drop points in their remaining matches and we win, we can clinch the title," explained the coach.

Madira coach Francis Muhambe blamed the heavy rains in the match day for their loss, but remains firm they will survive relegation.

"Most of our player are Under-18 and they have really tried not to concede many goals playing with experienced players in the Vihiga Queens squad. You can train players but you can’t train experience because it comes with age and the number of matches one has played.

"However, we are not losing hope, with time we shall be there. We are now focused on our next match this weekend against Wadadia. We believe that the teams which will be relegated will be decided on the last day of the league, so no conclusions now," said Muhambe, adding they will continue fighting to the end.

Elsewhere, at Ulinzi Complex, Ulinzi Starlets improved their chance of finishing in top three bracket flowing a 1-0 win against Zetech Sparks as Nakuru City Queens pulled a 2-2 draw against Bungoma Queens at the ASK Showground Nakuru.